11/2011

This past Thanksgiving, my husband and I drove to New England to be with his family.  It's our new tradition since our move to the East Coast four years ago.  Prior to that, we spent most of the holidays with my family in California.  Admittedly, having families on opposite coasts has created some challenges during our marriage--especially between Thanksgiving and New ...

Almost everyone faces worries at Christmas.  Parents might worry that their kids are too materialistic.  Widows may be spending their first season alone.  Singles might long for the Christmas they once imagined.

Nancy Leigh DeMoss addresses these concerns on upcoming "Revive Our Hearts^™" programs along with encouraging your listeners to be intentional about enjoying Christmas rather than getting caught up in the busyness that comes with this season.

With practical help, Nancy will encourage listeners to approach the holidays purposefully, creating meaningful traditions.

Nancy also shares a special series on "The Heart of Hospitality" teaching us how to make hospitality ...

Is it easier or harder to go "beyond the call" during the Christmas season?

Listeners of HCJB Global's 1:00 program, "Beyond the Call", will be hearing many inspirational stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  In each feature, the story focuses on an individual who recognizes their "beyond the call" moment.  It's exactly the kind of reminder we need during this season as we encourage a spirit of giving.

As you prepare to inspire others to embrace this season of giving, take note of one example I found from HCJB Global.  You'll find in this story ...

Once a year, a grateful nation celebrates Thanksgiving. In addition to the turkey, ham and pumpkin pie that I'm sure we'll all enjoy this year, I wanted to share with you some things that I'm thankful for!

First (and foremost on my mind), I'm extremely grateful for the successful surgery on my heart this July. The procedure was foremost on my mind because it focused my attention on what I'm most thankful for-eternal life with Jesus.  Because of Him I went into that surgery at total peace, knowing if things took a turn for the ...

I love it when people smile because it makes me smile too! Studies have proven that smiling is contagious, helps relieve stress and boosts the immune system. This is in addition to the fact that smiling boosts my mood! (Check out more interesting facts about smiling here!)

This Thanksgiving, there will be more than 10,000 people in Sierra Leone who will be smiling more confidently than ever before because of the dental care provide by Mercy Ships^®! The 34,000+ procedures will not only give these smiling men, women and children a better smile, but a hope for the ...

Depending on who you ask ... the best of Christmas could be anything from gifts under the tree to spending time with family to taking a vacation.  All good, but are those the best?!

This December, Grace to You^® launches a broadcast series that pulls together some of John MacArthur's most loved Christmas messages from the past 40-plus years.  Throughout the series, John turns our attention on what truly is The Best of Christmas ... Jesus Christ--who He was, who He is, why He came, what He's doing, and what He will do.  

Yet, before we can focus on the ...